CAREER OVERVIEW
Game Developer/Designer with a Computer Engineering background, excelling in interactive solutions and applied games. Spearheaded diverse projects in education, research, XR, and gaming, blending technical prowess with creative problem-solving. Skilled in managing software projects with Agile methodologies, ensuring efficient development and on-time delivery.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Masters of Science in Game Science and Design
Northeastern University, Boston,
May 2023
Bachelors of Engineering in Computer Engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
May 2020
Diploma in Information Technology
Pimpri Chinchwad Polytechnic
May 2017
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
XR Developer and Programmer : Ghost Lab, Boston, MA, USA
January 2023 - Present
Spearheading development of 5 cutting-edge applied games at Ghost Lab, directly impacting education, training, and healthcare sectors. Notably advanced user skills, knowledge, and clinical outcomes through immersive experiences.
Headed user interaction and gameplay systems development of NAVSEA AR/VR, a pivotal project aimed at revolutionizing naval engineering and operations training through augmented and virtual reality technologies. Initiative resulted in a 20% boost in user engagement and a noteworthy 50% spur in knowledge retention.
Directed efforts as the QA and Developer for Geo Explorer, an NSF-funded civil engineering training project. Amplified user comprehension of mechanics by 35%, focusing on deepening understanding and enhancing learning outcomes. Responsible for the project's shipping, deployment, and ongoing support, ensuring continuous improvement and user satisfaction.
Collaborated with Massachusetts General Hospital doctors and researchers to develop a medical XR tool for musculoskeletal assessment through rapid prototyping and data-driven design. Analyzed user data to refine the accessible application, accommodating a broad spectrum of disabilities and advancing clinical outcomes.
Game Programmer: Ingenii Digitalization, Pune, MH, India
March 2020 - August 2020
Elevated Android gaming experience by leading development of "Giroh," employing game design innovations and programming expertise to boost user engagement. integrated analytics and cloud features, achieving a 40% increase in game stability and player satisfaction.
Promoted revenue and user engagement by strategically implementing a monetization model and social features. Pioneered incorporation of in-app purchases and ad monetization, resulting in a rise in revenue.
Expanded community engagement via a Facebook Synced Scoreboard, encouraging competitive play and improving daily active users.
Lead XR Engineer: Indian Space Research Organization, GJ, India
February 2021 - July 2021
Led a team of 6 in developing EMVR, a Virtual Reality application for ISRO, enabling exploration of the Earth and Moon on Android & Windows platforms. Created a detailed height map of the Moon using data provided by ISRO, incorporating coordinates and points of interest to achieve an accurate 1:1 representation of the lunar surface.
Implemented voice commands, street view, auto-complete API, and other APIs for enhanced user interaction. Awarded First Prize at the Smart India Hackathon 2020 for innovative design and user engagement.
Lead Software Engineer: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of India, OD, India
March 2019 - August 2019
Led a team of 6 in creating the Modular Bridge Constructor app, focusing on suggestive design architecture for prototyping minor bridges and following IRC code for design.
Enabled quick prototyping, envisioning, and estimating of 2D bridge designs with customized inputs for soil capacity, cement grade, etc., optimizing the preliminary design phase. Awarded First Prize at the Smart India Hackathon 2019.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Interactive Content Creation Tools: Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, Blender, Android Studio, Maya, Study Crafter.
Coding Expertise: C, C++, C#, Java, Java Script, Python, SQL, PHP, SQL, NoSQL, HTML, CSS.
Creative Design Software: Blender, Canva, Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro.